Rising Tuberculosis Cases in California: Health Officials Respond
San Luis Obispo County has seen an increase in tuberculosis cases, with 10 reported in 2023 and many carrying over into 2024. Health officials are particularly concerned about latent tuberculosis, which can stay dormant in individuals for years or decades before showing symptoms. The majority of cases are in northern San Luis Obispo County, and officials advise testing for those who may have been exposed, especially if they have been out of the country. Symptoms of active tuberculosis include severe coughing, night sweats, fever, and weight loss.